Ishioka, Ibaraki
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| Ishioka 石岡市 | ||
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  Ishioka | ||
| Coordinates: 36°11′N 140°17′E / 36.183°N 140.283°ECoordinates: 36°11′N 140°17′E / 36.183°N 140.283°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kantō | |
| Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Kenichiro Kubota (since November 2009) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 215.62 km2 (83.25 sq mi) | |
| Population (February 1, 2012) | ||
| • Total | 79,474 | |
| • Density | 368.58/km2 (954.6/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Castanopsis | |
| - Flower | Lilium | |
| - Bird | Skylark | |
| Address |
1-1-1 Ishioka, Ishioka-shi, Ibakaki-ken 315-8640 | |
| Phone number | 0299-23-1111 | |
| Website | www.city.ishioka.lg.jp | |
Location of Ishioka in Ibaraki Prefecture
Ishioka (石岡市 Ishioka-shi) is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on February 11, 1954.
As of February 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 79,474, with 29,434 households and a population density of 368.58 persons per km². The total area is 215.62 km².
On October 1, 2005, the town of Yasato (from Niihari District) was merged into Ishioka.
Notable people
- Inio Asano, manga author
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